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Knight Optical's Linear Sheet Polarizers new stock

01 Jul 2017

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New limited stock of 3M HN38S in 50 x 50 or 100 x 100 sheets contact our USA sales office

Linear sheet polarizers are used for a broad range of applications including the production of LCD monitors and TVs, photography and other lighting and entertainment systems such as projectors.

Our UV and IR sheet polarizers extend the spectral range down to 290m for the HNP’B replacement material and HR is used between 800nm to 2000nm. We have extensive stock of HR material in 76.2mm square sheets. The range from 800-860 the HN7 type offers superior performance at a reduced price. Working below 800nm HN22 is an ideal choice.

Knight Optical supply linear sheet type polarizers in a range of types. These sheet polarisers were formerly supplied by Polaroid/3M under the Vikuti brand. Although these sheets have since been made obsolete by the manufacturer, Knight Optical holds substantial stock of the original material including HN32, HN38 and HN42, and performance HN22, HN38S and HN42HE high extinction sheets.

Original polariser material is available both in standard stock sizes listed below, or cut to custom sizes on demand. These polariser sheets can also be purchased with protective glass or acrylic lamination where necessary.

We are also able to offer cost effective alternative sheets made from equivalent material manufactured to match the qualities of the original 3M polarisers. Where we are unable to offer original material due to limited stock we will endeavour to find a suitable replacement to match your application.

Please be aware original 3M sheet polarisers (HN22, HN32, HN38, HN38S, HN42 and HN42HE types) are no longer manufactured and are a limited stock item. While every effort is made to ensure that only those items we stock are listed on the website, we cannot guarantee availability. Please contact us for up to date stock information. We will always hold stock of equivalent material.

Transmission Data

Grade                                   Single Pass (%)      Parallel (%)     Crossed (%)      Material

HN22                                           22                           10                   0.0005                CAB

HN32                                          32                           20                   0.0050                CAB

HN38                                          38                           29                   0.0500                CAB

HN38S                                        38                           29                   0.0004                CAB

HN42                                          42                           34                   0.5000                CAB

HN42HE                                     42                           34                   0.0020                 CAB

 

HN22 Equivalent                       27                            16                   0.002                  CTA

HN32 Equivalent                       32                             20                   0.0050                CTA

HN38 Equivalent                      38                             30                   0.0330                CTA

HN42 Equivalent                      42                             35                   0.2270                CTA

 Diameter:               +0 /-0.25mm

Length/width:        ±0.5mm (<100mm), ±1mm (100-400mm), nominal (>400mm)

Axis direction:        ±2°

Sheet polarisers (UV & IR ranges)
Circular polarisers (HNCP37)
Crystal polariser
Cube polariser (Polarising Beamsplitters)

Options available We stock large sheets up to 1270x480mm in some cases;

  • We can cut these into special shapes and sizes at short notice.

  • Mounting options available.

  • Special Glass laminating to CAB polarisers.

  • Special AR coatings.

Docs and Drws

Information sheet: How do circular and linear polarisers work?
Information sheet: polarisation

HN32 Sheet Polariser

HN32 Sheet Polariser

HN38 Sheet Polariser

HN38S Sheet Polariser

HN42 Sheet Polariser

HN42HE Sheet Polariser

Our Sheet polarizers are checked for quality to the highest QA standards and meet the tolerance specifications on these precision components.

Contact our technical sales team to discover how Knight Optical’s high quality Germanium Windows and superior service can improve your instrumentation and supply chain experience.

UK, Europe, Asia & RoW: E-Mail info@knightoptical.co.uk Tel +44 (0)1622 859444

USA & Canada: E-Mail usasales@knightoptical.com Tel +001 401-583-7846

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Roebuck Business Park
Harrietsham
Kent
ME17 1AB
United Kingdom
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